Category Archives: State News
Expert: Ending clean air rules will help power bills, not coal miners
A former regulator says consumers and some coal mines could benefit from relaxing clean air rules. (Flickr photo) By Illinois Radio Network Illinois’ coal mines won’t suddenly spring to li...
Oct 14, 2017
IDOT wants public input on rest stops
IDOT has posted a survey online to get feedback on how to improve its rest areas. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation officials are rethinking the...
Oct 13, 2017
Pawar drops out of governor’s race
Chicago alderman Ameya Pawar said he’s dropping out of the race for Illinois governor. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – Illinois voters won’t make a final decision on their c...
Oct 13, 2017
Pekin mom killed in car crash, son in car seat survives
Authorities are investigating a car crash that killed a young Pekin woman. Her son, restrained in a car seat, survived. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard Packowitz PEORIA –...
Oct 12, 2017
Rauner mum on gun control
Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t said whether there are any gun control measures he might support. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Gun control is again a topi...
Oct 11, 2017
State Police make $1 million heroin bust in I-70 traffic stop
Illinois State Police said they discovered almost $1 million worth of heroin after stopping a Dodge Caravan for speeding near Vandalia. (Photo courtesy Arvell Dorsey Jr./Flickr) By Howar...
Oct 10, 2017
Blue Shield Blue Cross drops OSF
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is one of many centers across the country which will be affected by the departure of Blue Cross Blue Shield. (WJBC File Photo) By Sean Copeland People with ...
Oct 10, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court hears political map case that could impact Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday where Wisconsin Democrats complained the Republicans draw maps to help Republicans get elected.(Photo by Flickr/dbking) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Networ...
Oct 08, 2017
Illinois police chiefs not surprised departments are dropping body cams
A northern Illinois lawmaker says smaller departments have a difficult time absorbing the costs of police body cams and data storage costs. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice) By Illinois Ra...
Oct 08, 2017
Illinois receives grant for anti-overdose drugs
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah says the grant will benefit a number of rural counties. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIE...
Oct 07, 2017
